As a modern, progressive city, Vancouver, BC, is invested in making the city accessible by many methods of transportation. Efficient, safe travel is important to the health and welfare of the citizens of the city, and ensuring transportation needs are met is a priority for the city’s government and citizens. Efficient commuting, easy access to services and simple transportation for visitors make the city a pleasant place to live or spend time.

Walking

For visitors, options for exploring Vancouver include walking, biking or public transportation. Vancouver hopes to become the greenest city in the world by 2020, and improving the network of walking paths and sidewalks is a huge part of that plan. It’s a healthy and fun way to explore the city, and it is accessible to everyone due to curb and bus ramps and audible street signals. Walking maps for planning your route are available from 200 kiosks throughout the city.

Biking

Touring Vancouver, BC, by bicycle is also a fun way to explore the city. Upgrades and improvements to the cycling network mean more people are riding bikes for daily commuting or for recreation and exercise. A public bicycle system is a part of Vancouver’s future plans, as is the installation of more bicycle racks, public air pumps and storage areas. You can download a Vancouver bicycling map online to plan your transportation routes.

Public Transportation

Public transportation is provided by TransLink on behalf of the City of Vancouver. Public transportation options include buses, rapid transit, shared ride services, seabus, trains and ferries. The options are nearly unlimited and reach all corners of the city and suburbs in addition to nearby islands. Detailed information about public transportation and assistance with planning your trip is available on the City of Vancouver’s website.

Vancouver’s Goals

Despite so many public transportation options, Vancouver’s goal is to also make walking and cycling a preferred method of transportation, with at least 50 percent of trips through the city via these three methods. These goals will improve the quality of life for all residents and visitors to Vancouver.

Vancouver’s Planning Process

Transportation 2040 is the name of the city’s long-term planning project that guides land use decisions and transportation infrastructure. This plan sets long-range goals and policies followed by achievable actions. Studies and consultations are providing the information Vancouver, BC, will need to put effective, useful transportation plans into place to make the city even more accessible.

Alair Homes supports the City of Vancouver’s goals for green, accessible transportation that makes our city vibrant and a desirable place to live, work and visit.